Ban the Harmful Chemical BPA Once and for All!

There are many known health risks associated with BPA. Voice your concern now.

Goal:15,000•Progress:9,783

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a harmful chemical that has been known to negatively affect fetal and infant brain development, as well as interfere with memory and the brain's basic learning processes. Worse, BPA was once used in several types of children's products such as baby bottles and formula packaging — until the FDA ruled that BPA can no longer be used in these products.

This was a significant step in protecting children from this harmful chemical; but BPA isn't outlawed altogether. In fact BPA is still used in various food packaging, soup cans, soda cans, and more. With all of the serious health risks BPA presents, why is it still being used in any products at all?

There are perfectly safe alternatives to BPA, yet manufacturers continue to use the chemical. Write to Senator Dianne Feinstein, ardent opponent to the use of BPA, asking her to draft legislation that would ban BPA in ALL consumer products.

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You are currently sponsoring bills related to banning BPA — but I would like you to take one step further and ask that BPA is prohibited in ALL consumer products. BPA has been shown to cause serious health problems, ranging from birth defects to stunted brain development. Its inherent risks render it completely useless for human consumption.

I am confused as to why BPA has been banned for use in children's products but is still allowed to be utilized in the manufacture of other products, like soup and soda cans and other food packaging. Exposure happens when the chemical seeps from the plastic container into the contents it's holding. However, alternatives to BPA, such as corn-based substances, do not present this risk.

I am writing to ask that you draft legislation addressing the danger of BPA and stand up for the health of Americans.

Thank you for your time.

Petition Signatures

Feb 13, 2018Bonnie Steiger

Feb 8, 2018Anne-Marie Henkes

Feb 4, 2018Troy Hankerson

Feb 4, 2018Madeline DeMuccioI had breast cancer due to the environment. I am doing chemo! Please I beg..take out these chemicals hurting so many women with breast cancer!

Jan 31, 2018Brandon Woodward

Jan 31, 2018Martha Jaquith

Jan 27, 2018(Name not displayed)

Jan 25, 2018Kevin Dahl

Jan 24, 2018Mei Lou Klein

Jan 23, 2018Jeanie Anderson

Jan 23, 2018T.J. Pitts

Jan 21, 2018IL Sheehan

Jan 21, 2018Roger & Joyce HarryIt is all about the dollar, not our health. If there is proof it affects our health it needs to be banned, NOW, NOT LATER.

Jan 21, 2018Perlita Schubert

Jan 21, 2018Lynn Laupheimer

Jan 20, 2018B.A. Wells

Jan 20, 2018KIM Reeder

Jan 19, 2018Candy Barber

Jan 18, 2018Donna Selquist

Jan 18, 2018Melody PomerenkeI am writing to ask that you draft legislation addressing the danger of BPA and stand up for the health of Americans.